TRUCE

truce. truce, peace

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TRUCE. → In battle 2Sa 2:26-31

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truce. Truce, n. a temporary peace, intermission, stop, rest

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Truce (?), n. [[OE. trewes, triwes, treowes, pl. of trewe a truce, properly, pledge of fidelity, truth, AS. treów fidelity, faith, troth. See True.]] 1. 1. (Mil.) A suspension of arms by agreement of the commanders of opposing forces; a temporary cessation of hostilities, for negotiation or other purpose; an armistice.
2. 2. Hence, intermission of action, pain, or contest; temporary cessation; short quiet.
Where he may likeliest find Truce to his restless thoughts. Milton. Flag of truce (Mil.), a white flag carried or exhibited by one of the hostile parties, during the flying of which hostilities are suspended. — Truce of God, a suspension of arms promulgated by the church, which occasionally took place in the Middle Ages, putting a stop to private hostilities at or within certain periods.